Where Snake Creek residents get care
CDC publishes only some of its health estimates for Snake Creek, not the seven a Health Grade needs; here is what we do have.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, CDC’s own estimate for Snake Creek. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Snake Creek
COPD, stroke and heart disease run high in Snake Creek
1 in 9 adults have COPD (10.7%), vs 8% across Oklahoma. 1 in 21 adults have had a stroke (4.8%), vs 3.7% across Oklahoma. Heart disease is also above the state: 9.2%, vs 7.3% across Oklahoma. In all, Snake Creek runs above Oklahoma on seven of 11 chronic conditions. Age is part of it: 33% of residents are 65 or older (Oklahoma 16%), and COPD, stroke and heart disease are more common later in life. Conditions ↓
Dental care lags in Snake Creek
51.8% of adults saw a dentist this year, vs 57.1% across Oklahoma. Among those 65 and older, 27.9% have lost all their teeth (Oklahoma 16.4%). Checkups ↓
Smoking is more common in Snake Creek
1 in 5 adults smoke cigarettes (21.3%), vs 16.3% across Oklahoma. Habits ↓
Written from the CDC, Medicare and HRSA data on this page. CDC PLACES 2025 release: modeled estimates for adults, not counts; “higher” and “lower” mean the Oklahoma figure falls outside Snake Creek’s likely range.
Out of every 100 Snake Creek adults…
Snake Creek runs above OK on 9 of 12 conditions. Tap one to see it as people.
Snake Creek is an older town: 33% of residents are 65 or older, vs 16% across Oklahoma. Heart disease, COPD and arthritis rise with age, so higher rates here say as much about who lives in Snake Creek as about how healthy they are.
Keeping up with care
Share of Snake Creek adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks Oklahoma.
Everyday habits, side by side with Oklahoma
Share of adults, with the Oklahoma figure marked.
Walk with neighbors
The easiest exercise habit to keep is one with company.
Care in and near Snake Creek
No hospital or community health center in Snake Creek itself. These are the nearest.
Hospitals: Medicare overall star ratings, 1–5. Community health centers charge on a sliding scale by income. Distances are straight-line from the center of Snake Creek; ≈ marks a hospital located by its town, not its street. Shortage areas: HRSA Health Professional Shortage Areas (a “population” designation covers specific residents, such as those with low incomes).
How Snake Creek adults are doing
About the same as Oklahoma on each measure.
1 in 3 Snake Creek adults feel lonely. A hello is a start.
Groups are the easiest way in: a walking group, a book club, your street.
If you or someone you know is struggling, call or text 988, the Suicide & Crisis Lifeline. It’s free, confidential and open 24/7.
Making ends meet
Needs that shape health as much as any doctor visit: food, housing, utilities and a way to get around.
17.2% of Snake Creek adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 15.1% across Oklahoma.
Snake Creek and the towns around it
How health changes across the town line.
Nearby towns are shaded from CDC’s estimates for their ZIP codes, or CDC’s own figure for cities and villages.
Health next door
| Town | Health | Obesity | Diabetes | Smoking | Figures from |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Little Rock | — | — | — | — | |
| Rose | — | — | — | — | |
| Iron Post | — | — | — | — |
Little Rock, Rose and Iron Post: fewer than 1,000 residents. Same-state neighbors only, ordered by length of shared border.
Living with a disability
Shown without a better/worse judgment.
of Snake Creek adults live with a disability (Oklahoma 38.9%). Walking or climbing stairs is the most common.
Questions about health in Snake Creek
Why doesn’t Snake Creek have a Health Grade?
Every Health Grade is built from seven of CDC’s PLACES estimates, and CDC doesn’t publish all seven for Snake Creek.
What hospital is closest to Snake Creek?
Hillcrest Hospital Pryor in Pryor, 14.8 miles in a straight line from Snake Creek’s center point, is the nearest general hospital with an emergency room. Medicare rates it 4 of 5 stars.
Where can I get low-cost care near Snake Creek?
2 community health center sites are within 10 miles; the nearest is Neohealth Salina in Salina, 8.6 miles away. They charge on a sliding scale by income.
Neighbors talk health
Doctors taking patients, urgent care, staying active in Snake Creek.
Health estimates: CDC PLACES: Local Data for Better Health, 2025 release. The Oklahoma figure combines its counties, weighted by adult population. Hospitals and star ratings: Medicare Care Compare (CMS). Health centers and shortage areas: HRSA. Ages: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey. Town boundaries: U.S. Census Bureau. This page isn’t medical advice. In an emergency, call 911.